Synopsis: Monsieur Spade centers around the infamous protagonist of American writer Dashiell Hammett’s 1930 classic novel The Maltese Falcon. The year is 1963, and the legendary Detective Sam Spade (Clive Owen) is enjoying his retirement in the South of France. By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade's life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers. (Courtesy Acorn TV, 2023)
The Cast:
Clive Owen as Sam Spade
Cara Bossom as Teresa
Denis Ménochet as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud
Louise Bourgoin as Marguerite Devereaux
Chiara Mastroianni as Gabrielle
Stanley Weber as Jean-Pierre Devereaux
Matthew Beard as George Fitzsimmons
Jonathan Zaccaï as Philippe Saint Andre
Rebecca Root as Cynthia Fitzsimmons
Production Credits:
Monsieur Spade is co-created, written and executive produced by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit, Logan, Minority Report), who also serves as director, and Tom Fontana (City on a Hill, Borgia, Oz.. Barry Levinson, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Clive Owen, Caroline Benjo, Barbara Letellier, Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta, Carlo Martinelli and David Helpern also serve as executive producers. In conjunction with the Dashiell Hammett Estate, the series is produced by Black Bear and co-produced by Haut et Court TV (The Returned, No Man’s Land) who also handled local production services in France and Canal+. FilmNation Entertainment (I Know This Much Is True) handles international distribution outside of North America.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (AMC)
1-01 Episode 1--01/14/2023
Spade arrives in Bozouls. A brief trip becomes a new chapter as he falls for a local vineyard owner. Years later, Spade returns, a widower and retiree living out his golden years in peace. But the return of his adversary changes everything.
1-02 Episode 2--
The tragedy of the horrific murders are felt by all in the town. Pulled out of retirement, Spade begins to investigate, while Teresa keeps her cards close to her chest. But no one is safe, and Spade may unknowingly put himself in the crosshairs.
1-03 Episode 3--
Space searches for answers regarding the mysterious young boy that everyone sees to be looking for. Samir takes him into hiding, but no one knows what to make of his incessant writing. Spade gets a call from the elusive Philippe.
1-04 Episode 4--
Spade interrogates the intruder and learns that there are people who very much want him dead. Another body is discovered, and Teresa begins her own investigation into the whereabouts of her father, Philippe Saint-Andre.
1-05 Episode 5--
Spade gets more than he bargained for when he questions his eccentric neighbors and learns more about the boy's mysterious abilities. Teresa continues her investigation alone. Jean-Pierre faces his past and confronts Philippe.
1-06 Episode 6--
Spade discovers who has been following him. Philippe sets up a deal for the boy that quickly goes sideways, leading to a dangerous confrontation on the old town bridge. A mysterious newcomer arrives, uncovering secret identities and agendas.